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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,091, 819,897.42 and 325,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,091, 819,897.42 and 325,870.84 is: 449,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,091 : 819,897.42 = 325,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,091/819,897.42 = 325,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,091x = 819,897.42 × 325,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,091x = 267,180,660,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,180,660,969.23/594,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,730.19

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